Five thousand, six hundred and seventy-four
What’s your favorite fairy tale?
I would say Peter Pan or The Little Mermaid.
Do you know who Tom Jones is?
No.
Do you have a favorite pen? If so, why is it your favorite?
I do. It writes smoothly, but is also a nice combination of red and black ink. I like the color. I also like the purple, blue, and green ones of the same design.
When was the last time you had to walk up or down stairs?
About five minutes ago when Emily, for whatever reason, yelled for me to get her a drink rather than ask Adam who was on the same level as her, and occupied with a game while I had been upstairs jotting down notes.
Tell me one unique quality about your own handwriting?
It's atrocious.
It's atrocious.
What daily chore do you secretly enjoy?
Uh. None.
Has a child ever asked you a question you found difficult to answer?
Yes.
Are you a person that enjoys re-reading books?
It depends on the book.
Which hobby is the lamest: stamp collecting or spoon collecting?
I don't think either is necessarily lame. It may not be something that I would enjoy, but there are those who would consider my hobbies boring, yet I adore them. We all have our own interests and opinions, and that is okay.
What do you daydream about most often?
Adventures in the wild, sex, stories / characters.
Why is your favorite band your favorite band?
I enjoy the vocals, the lyrics, and the music.
Do you have a favorite talk show host?
Colbert.
What do you wish you could afford at the moment?
A lot of things. I would enjoy a trip to the beach so that I could collect sea glass, which isn't at all a matter of expense, but rather a matter of time. As in, do I want to take a three hour trip to Lake Michigan to do so? More than that, could I convince Adam to drive me that far? It wouldn't be an issue, I'm sure, had we not just taken a trip to Tennessee, which was eight hours both ways. Maybe sometime later in the summer. I don't know. I'd also like a trip to Disneyworld.
What is the most unusual color you’ve ever painted your nails?
Neon green.
Which sounds the most refreshing: a hot shower or a cold one?
A cool one. Or, better yet, a dip in a cool pool. I wish I had a pool all my own.
A cool one. Or, better yet, a dip in a cool pool. I wish I had a pool all my own.
Have you ever made your own soap?
Nope. I used to want to, though.
What’s your favorite popsicle flavor?
Banana.
Banana.
Can you sleep with socks on?
No.
When was the last time you were pissed beyond belief and why?
When I woke up on Tuesday [May 30th] with a sore throat and a wretched headache. The day I had been anticipating for weeks. The day on which I would pet a penguin [!!!], I was miserable.
Name a band with the word ‘red’ in their title.
Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Do you have a favorite candle brand?
No.
How many years until you turn 38?
Ten.
Would you ever want to own a body part in a jar?
No.
What is the worst thing you have ever done to your own hair?
I bleached it once, and chunks of it came falling off. Adam and I discussed this with Jenn last night, at dinner. She was complimenting my hair color and was amazed that I had done it myself. Adam told her about that time, and I said that in the end I was actually happy because I loved the new cut I wound up with afterward. Back when it was short, spiky, red and black.
What do you think makes you a good girlfriend or boyfriend?
I don't usually feel like I am one. Not that I have ever had reason to believe otherwise.
What qualities of yours do you think could potentially harm a relationship?
I feel like a burden because of my mental disabilities.
How often do you indulge in a favorite food from your childhood?
Too often.
Have any of your childhood habits carried over into adolescence / adulthood?
I guess.
What is the nicest thing you’ve done for someone else in the past 24 hours?
I don't know.
I don't know.
What sort of conditions do you require in order for you to fall asleep?
Pitch black. Cool air circulating. Soft blankets. A pillow over my head to block out the sound of Adam snoring and the fan ticking over and over. Also, the television on in the background at such a low volume that I can hardly hear it.
What is the first band that comes to mind when I say 'dark’?
Metallica.
Do you have a favorite punk band?
No.
As far as relationships go, what are your biggest deal-breakers?
Deceit.
Be honest: do looks really matter to you?
To an extent.
Congratulations! Someone sent you flowers! What kind do you hope they are?
Carnations.
Carnations.
What is the grossest chore you’ve ever been assigned?
Cleaning restrooms. Or the nasty wads of dog fur that lined the carpet in my parents' home in Elma. I shudder to think of it. It smelled.
Cleaning restrooms. Or the nasty wads of dog fur that lined the carpet in my parents' home in Elma. I shudder to think of it. It smelled.
Have you ever done something simply because you were of age?
Nope.
Do you think it’s worth it to tell someone you had feelings for them when you don’t have them anymore?
It might not be worth it in the sense that a relationship would form, but it could be seen as a relief to say it.
It might not be worth it in the sense that a relationship would form, but it could be seen as a relief to say it.
What color of shirts do you tend to buy most often?
Gray.
Have you ever done something you once thought you’d be too chicken to do?
Yeah.
Where would you rather go: Portland, Oregon or Portland, Maine?
OREGON.
Name a band that begins with the letter Y.
Yes.
Tell me about someone who has made a huge impact in your life.
Adam.
What can I usually find you doing at 4 PM on a weekday?
Whatever I feel like doing. I typically work late at night, starting around nine or ten, so it varies what I do during the day. I might start designing premade covers in my spare time.
What’s a food you love but don’t get to eat very often?
Chicken gnocchi soup.
Do you dot your lowercase i’s?
Yes.
What’s the first song on your iPod / MP3 player that comes up under P?
I don't have an iPod or MP3 player, but let me check my Amazon Music application. Paint it Black.
I don't have an iPod or MP3 player, but let me check my Amazon Music application. Paint it Black.
Do the words 'Amon’ and 'Amarth’ mean anything to you?
No.
No.
What’s your favorite mythical being?
Do vampires count?
Don’t you hate surveys that end abruptly?
No.